Improper Payment Program Manager

Sparks Group has partnered with a renowned government transportation contractor to seek a highly skilled and results-oriented Accounting Manager, Improper Payments. The ideal candidate will lead a structured, scalable, and risk-based approach to quarterly monitoring of vendor payments and disbursements, identifying, preventing, and resolving improper payments, and driving recovery efforts where applicable. If you are looking for the next step in your career, apply now!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of a scalable Improper Payments Program (IPP) to monitor and reduce payment risk across Accounts Payable
• Conduct risk assessments and develop data-driven testing strategies to identify fraud, errors, duplicate payments, and control gaps
• Analyze vendor payments and disbursements using advanced analytics to detect anomalies and improper transactions
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls, including process documentation, gap analysis, and control effectiveness testing
• Deliver reporting, dashboards, and executive-level insights with actionable recommendations for process improvement and recovery opportunities

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; active CPA required
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, audit, or AP controls, including building or managing improper payment programs
• Strong expertise in Accounts Payable processes, internal controls, and risk assessment methodologies
• Advanced data analysis and querying skills with experience in ERP systems (Tier 1 preferred)
• Proven experience with statistical sampling, audit testing, and applying analytics to detect fraud, waste, and abuse

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This job is Hybrid Remote.

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.